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The bar singer, the K-pop veteran and the ‘railway track diva’: meet three Eurovision Asia 2026 hopefuls
For some, it’s their first big break, for others it’s a chance to secure their fame. But for all 11 acts, it’s an opportunity to be Asia’s first ever winner Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect Next week the Eurovision juggernaut beloved by millions across Europe will arrive in Bangkok for its inaugural Asian edition, with organisers hoping for all the fanfare that the glitzy song contest usually…
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Bronze leg found in Scottish bog sheds new light on Roman occupation
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